Survey Evaluating the Psychosocial Effects of Living With Haemophilia
HERO
Haemophilia, Experiences, Results and Opportunities (HERO): A Community-based Evaluation of the Psychosocial Effects of Haemophilia on Patients and Their Carers
2 other identifiers
observational
1,236
3 countries
3
Brief Summary
This study is conducted in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. The purpose of the survey is to identify the key psychosocial issues affecting patients with haemophilia.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Jun 2011
Shorter than P25 for all trials
3 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 23, 2011
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 24, 2011
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
June 3, 2011
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 29, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 29, 2012
CompletedFebruary 23, 2017
February 1, 2017
9 months
March 23, 2011
February 20, 2017
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
To quantify the extent of key psychosocial factors affecting patients with haemophilia in their daily lives
After 6 weeks (recruitment and data collection)
Secondary Outcomes (1)
To quantify how psychosocial factors are associated with treatment outcomes, compliance, health and general well-being
After 6 weeks (recruitment and data collection)
Study Arms (1)
A
Interventions
No treatment given. Participants are to complete a questionnarie in the study.
Eligibility Criteria
Adult males with haemophilia and parents/carers of children with haemophilia.
You may qualify if:
- Males with haemophilia A or B (with or without inhibitors)
- Parents/carers of children aged below 18 years with haemophilia A or B (with or without inhibitors)
- Patients currently receiving treatment for haemophilia with one of the following: replacement factor VIII or replacement factor IX or a bypassing agent (recombinant factor VIIa or aPCC (Activated prothrombin complex concentrate))
- Patients with haemophilia, not currently receiving treatment with replacement factor VIII or IX or a bypassing agent (as appropriate), but who have had at least one spontaneous bleed into one or more joints within the last 12 months
- Subjects must have access to the internet, either at home or at a location convenient to them, be able to complete a paper questionnaire, or be available to attend a face-to-face interview (Algerian subjects only), to participate in the survey
You may not qualify if:
- Inability to understand and comply with written and verbal instructions unless assisted at the haemophilia treatment centre (HTC) or by a relative
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Novo Nordisk A/Slead
Study Sites (3)
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Mississauga, L4W 4XI, Canada
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Madrid, 28033, Spain
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Crawley, RH11 9RT, United Kingdom
Related Publications (2)
Forsyth AL, Gregory M, Nugent D, Garrido C, Pilgaard T, Cooper DL, Iorio A. Haemophilia Experiences, Results and Opportunities (HERO) Study: survey methodology and population demographics. Haemophilia. 2014 Jan;20(1):44-51. doi: 10.1111/hae.12239. Epub 2013 Aug 1.
PMID: 23902228RESULTWitkop M, Guelcher C, Forsyth A, Hawk S, Curtis R, Kelley L, Frick N, Rice M, Rosu G, Cooper DL. Treatment outcomes, quality of life, and impact of hemophilia on young adults (aged 18-30 years) with hemophilia. Am J Hematol. 2015 Dec;90 Suppl 2:S3-10. doi: 10.1002/ajh.24220.
PMID: 26619194RESULT
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)
Novo Nordisk A/S
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 23, 2011
First Posted
March 24, 2011
Study Start
June 3, 2011
Primary Completion
February 29, 2012
Study Completion
February 29, 2012
Last Updated
February 23, 2017
Record last verified: 2017-02